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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,041.74 and 545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,041.74 and 545.66 is: 753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,041.74 = 545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,041.74 = 545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,041.74 × 545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 568,427.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,427.91/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.08

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